Banking and finance

Jiménez Peña

Jiménez Peña's full-service banking and finance offering is often involved in complex and cross-border transactions, including corporate and project finance, with an emphasis on the energy, retail and hospitality spaces. The team, which is also skilled in handling investment mandates and sustainability-linked facilities, stands out for its representation of lenders. Founding partner and practice co-head Marcos Peña Rodríguez is noted for his experience in local and cross-border financings, particularly in the energy sector. Fellow practice head Katherine Rosa also specialises in the project finance and development sphere. Jennifer Beauchamps advises local and multinational entities on corporate and project finance, and senior associate Gisselle Valera is a key contact for the group’s energy matters.

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Testimonials

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'The Jimenez Peña team provides holistic and comprehensive support, accompanying the client at each stage of a project. The team's sense of urgency and availability undoubtedly aligns with the client's requirements.'
'Marcos Peña stands out for his empathy and availability to the client, providing continuous support and accurate recommendations.'

Key clients

Banco BHD Leon
Banco Centroamericano de Integración Económica
Citibank
Asociación Popular de Ahorros y Préstamos
Interamerican Development Bank (IDB) (and later IDB Invest)
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Banco Activo
Advanced Asset Management
Corporación Interamericana para el Financiamiento de Infraestructura (CIFI)
Société de Promotion et de Participation Pour la Coopération Economique (PROPARCO)
Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF)

Work highlights

Advised the Inter-American Investment Corporation (IDB Invest) on the $600m funding for the development and operation of a gas-fired combined cycle power plant.
Advised Acciona Energía and Cotosolar Holding, mainly composed of GP Capital Partners, JMMB República Dominicana and Fondo Energía Sostenible FES, on the financing for the development of one of the largest photovoltaic parks in Central America and the Caribbean, with a total capacity of 162.6MWp.
Advised MPC Capital and GP Capital Partners on the financing for the development of the second phase of the Monte Plata solar project, with a total capacity of 60MWn, for the amount of $45m.